Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant as a therapeutic option for severe Sjögren’s syndrome-related keratopathy: a case report

Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant as a therapeutic option for severe Sjögren’s syndrome-related keratopathy: a case report

Abstract Background In this report, we present the results of a severe case of Sjögren’s syndrome-related keratopathy after fluocinolone acetonide 190-μg intravitreal implant (Iluvien®; Alimera Sciences Inc.) therapy. Case presentation A 52-year-old Caucasian woman with Sjögren’s syndrome secondary...

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Main Authors: Joanna Wasielica-Poslednik, Norbert Pfeiffer, Adrian Gericke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Secondary Sjögren’s syndrome
Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant
Keratolysis
Penetrating keratoplasty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1916-4

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